+ statistics statistics and success: the correlation is clear
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Department
of Statistics
the art of analysis Sun up. Clock chimes. Eyes open: The first thing we see is numbers. Every day, dawn to dusk, a steady march of data is on parade. Productivity. Risk. Consumption. Statistics map the human experience, explaining our history, shaping our decisions and predicting our future. They help gauge progress and determine success. They track the health of our bodies and economies. Conventional wisdom prizes quality, not quantity — but even quality must be measured. Statistics create context. Build insight. Drive growth. Foster innovation. Propelling us forward, they reveal a fundamental truth: Numbers are the engine that makes the world spin.
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statistics + opportunity At the University of California, Irvine, statistics can take you anywhere. Our Department of Statistics, housed on campus in the renowned Donald Bren School of Information & Computer Sciences, is young, nimble and forward looking. Founded in 2002, the department offers the energy and excitement of a start-up enterprise, joining students and faculty in a common purpose: to interpret and understand the world.
We fully fund tuition and fees for most of our doctoral students, and we also provide a monthly stipend for their work as teaching assistants or graduate student researchers. But resources are only part of the story. With the flexibility to design their own focus and a commitment to maintaining an intimate, tight-knit community, we enable students to access a range of opportunities limited only by their own imagination.
Crossing boundaries
Why size makes success
We offer M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in statistics — and we foster inquiry in a unique and multifaceted way. At UCI, students embrace an emphasis on openness, approaching the study of statistics through an interdisciplinary lens. Grounded in problem-solving and hands-on analysis, they pursue answers to real-world challenges touching nearly every field of endeavor — from genetics to psychology, astronomy to sports, computer science to medicine.
As statisticians, we know the power of big numbers to overwhelm. Our program is a place where students and faculty are on a firstname basis; where distinguished professors are also tutors, mentors and friends. We believe this kind of informal atmosphere fosters creativity and sparks new ideas. Most Ph.D. students spend their first two years completing coursework and getting to know department faculty before choosing an advisor — part of a philosophy
Cliff Orinda, CA Ph.D. candidate
Mike Jacksonville, FL Ph.D. candidate
Jin Cixi, Zhejiang, China Ph.D. candidate
Sara Del Mar, CA M.S. candidate
that prioritizes strong relationships and puts a premium on student satisfaction. At all levels, members of the Department of Statistics community find enthusiasm, encouragement and support for their interests and contributions, and personalized attention in pursuing a wide diversity of career objectives.
The faculty difference Department of Statistics faculty are known as much for their warm collegiality as they are for their internationally recognized expertise. Their pathbreaking work is harnessing statistics to expand knowledge and reveal possibilities across the biological, physical and social sciences. Around the globe, researchers, industries and governments turn to statisticians at UCI for far-reaching analyses that change the way we live.
transform our understanding of climate; to broaden our grasp of astronomy; to enrich our use of statistics in sports; to accelerate our achievements in veterinary and human epidemiology; to make strides in understanding the impact of air pollution; and to create computational approaches for large social network data, all while advancing the theory and practice of statistics. They are simultaneously setting new standards for excellence in teaching and collaborating at the cutting edge of research in: statistical inference
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Our faculty are helping to pioneer advances in the treatment of cancer; to enhance our capabilities in studying the brain; to
Xu Daquing, China Ph.D. candidate Jason Englewood, CO Ph.D. candidate
Zi Sg Petani, Malaysia Ph.D. candidate
Windy Zhejiang, China Ph.D. candidate
statistics + careers As a graduate of UCI’s statistics programs, you can write your own ticket to professional success. Our training prepares you to excel in every arena, no matter your career goals. Beyond intellectual stimulation and research proficiency, a Department of Statistics degree confers highly practical expertise, enabling alumni to make contributions — and to achieve impact — on a local, national and even global scale.
than four million jobs — nearly half of them in the United States — in the next three years alone. It’s why students around the country are increasingly turning to statistics — and to UCI — as a launching pad for careers spanning science, technology and business including: agriculture
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The pattern is clear Internationally, the demand for statisticians is experiencing tremendous growth. As the world becomes more data driven (and data dependent), private, nonprofit and governmental organizations continue to rely heavily on statisticians and data analysts to interpret multiple streams of information and to channel those interpretations into actionable advice. By some estimates, the field will create more
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Elizabeth Los Angeles, CA Ph.D. candidate Bo Deyang, China Ph.D. candidate
Sepehr Tehran, Iran Ph.D. candidate
Steven Seoul, Korea Ph.D. candidate
Statisticians: essential to society Statisticians collect data on subsets of a population (known as “samples�) to extrapolate information about the whole population, yielding knowledge that can, among other things, answer pressing questions, improve the quality of goods or services and inform strategic decision making. Whether we are studying the safety of nuclear power plants; evaluating the environmental impact of pollution; determining the effectiveness of new drugs; assessing consumer demand for products; planning and analyzing agricultural experiments; or utilizing data in countless other ways, statisticians are essential to strengthening societies and helping individuals thrive.
Educate. Illuminate. Inspire.
advanced statistical training to influence a broad spectrum of disciplines, is central to what sets UCI apart. Our department is fertile ground for nontraditional thinkers interested in using statistics to engage the wider world, investigating social, business or policy problems and exploring game-changing solutions. From its earliest days, UCI has built a reputation for cultivating collaboration, a commitment shared by Department of Statistics leadership, faculty and students. We believe in working across disciplines: nurturing out-of-the-box partnerships, across academia and beyond, that recognize the potential of statistics to educate, illuminate and inspire — to unite people from all walks of life in a shared quest for prosperity and progress.
Empowering students to develop crucial quantitative, problemsolving and communication skills, and to combine them with
Shandong Shanghai China Ph.D. candidate
Anahita Irvine, CA M.S. candidate
Shiwei Nanjing, China Ph.D. candidate
Lu Shanhhai, China Ph.D. candidate Kevin Santa Clarita, CA Ph.D. candidate
Statistics, data science and machine learning play a significant role in everything — from which ads people see on Facebook to strategies for addressing global problems like climate change.
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Department of Statistics faculty provided expert guidance and direction, and they were really in tune with industry
The projects I worked on were all based on real-life data. And we could take electives from different needs.
departments — helping us prepare for jobs in industries like biology and finance. The department taught me to think deeply about the big picture to determine association and effects, which was a huge asset in getting me ready for my career.” —Sean Brummel, Ph.D. ’10
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UC Irvine’s ranking among universities in the U.S. under 50 years old, as evaluated in 2012 and 2013 by Times Higher Education
The combination of being in Southern California, at UCI and in the Department of Statistics was great. First of all, you’ve got amazing weather and beautiful beaches. At the university, there are so many resources: a fantastic library, computing support, career services, a phenomenal gym. Within the department, faculty and staff could not be more welcoming, and are always open for questions and suggestions.
And the degree opens the door to a whole new world of opportunities that I would never have thought of before.”
Since the statistics department is relatively small,
I had incredible access to my professors. Also, because the
— Thao Duong, Ph.D. ‘13
4,000,000+ statistics jobs estimated to be created in the next three years
department is within the School of Information and Computer Sciences, there were a lot of wonderful computing resources. The bottom line: At UCI, I accomplished more than I thought was possible — and I earned a degree that has lasting value.’’ —Ahalya Tirupsur, M.S. ‘09
2,000,000+ annual visitors to the UCI Libraries, the region’s largest information resource
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miles of on-road cycling lanes in Irvine + 44 miles of off-road bike trails
statistics + location UC Irvine puts you at the center of everything. From nature to culture, relaxation to action, our Orange County location provides access: offering members of the UCI community an incredible breadth of extracurricular resources that leverage our remarkable Southern California surroundings. Whether your interest is hiking or biking; sand or surf; music or museums; food or fashion, we’re on the map as a global destination for quality living.
Positively perfect Life is better in Irvine. Blending all the benefits of proximity to Los Angeles — one of the most vibrant, dynamic and diverse cities on the planet — with the slow, relaxed pace of a bucolic, beach-adjacent community, Irvine is a study in contrasts. Both simple and sophisticated, with a sunny disposition and a sun-drenched climate, it’s an ideal place to study and call home.
In many ways, UCI is the perfect package, wrapped in a Mediterranean climate and filled with some of the world’s most sought-after institutions, activities and experiences: Newport Beach
Disneyland n Hollywood Bowl n Universal Studios n Honda Center n California Science Center n Irvine Meadows n Segerstrom Center for the Arts n Angels Stadium n Beverly Hills n San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary n South Coast Repertory n Fashion Island n Little Saigon n Getty Center n Laguna Beach n Balboa Island n Huntington Beach (aka Surf City USA) n Mission San Juan Capistrano n Walt Disney Concert Hall n Los Angeles County Museum of Art n Pacific Symphony n Olvera n
Street n Staples Center n Huntington Library n Los Angeles Zoo n Mammoth n Norton Simon Collection n San Diego n Palm Springs
Brandon Sacramento, CA Ph.D. candidate
Fletcher Albuquerque, NM Ph.D. candidate
Jie Nantong, China Ph.D. candidate
Koko Washington, D.C. Ph.D. candidate
Global crossroads
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Southern California is where trends start. Culture takes root. Ideas get formed. It’s the gateway to the Pacific Rim and a living laboratory for innovation — a hub of intellectual and entrepreneurial energy that sets the pace of global business and leads the world in research and discovery.
Whether you’re based in Southern California or points well beyond, contact us to learn more about taking up residence at UC Irvine and the Department of Statistics. Our faculty and staff welcome your interest, visits and questions.
For students in the Department of Statistics, this translates to unprecedented exposure to opportunity. They take full advantage of everything the region has to offer, from the professional (internships, research collaborations, job openings) to the personal (food, entertainment, recreation). Situated at a global crossroads of promise and possibility, our students hone vital skills and use them to chart their own futures.
Katherine Dublin, CA M.S. candidate
Department of Statistics Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences University of California, Irvine Bren Hall 2019 Irvine, CA 92697-1250 Tel: 949-824-3276 Email: statistics_dept@ics.uci.edu www.stat.uci.edu
Yuxaio Zhangjiakou, China Ph.D. candidate
Yan Changsha, China Ph.D. candidate
David Cranston, RI Ph.D. candidate
Department of Statistics Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences University of California, Irvine Bren Hall 2019 Irvine, CA 92697-1250 Tel. 949- 824-3276 Email: statistics_dept@ics.uci.edu www.stat.uci.edu